Tracing China: Through history, dialogue between ancient and modern

Chapter 24

The Yin-Yang School uses the existing dynasties to describe the rise and fall of dynasties with the theory of the five elements.

However, it is impossible to predict the next dynasty. What does it mean?
The theory of Onmyoji still needs to be developed and perfected. It should not only be limited to the past history, but also look forward.

At that moment another old man got up and said:

"Mr. Lin, my thoughts of miscellaneous schools are good at absorbing the theories of various schools. It is characterized by "combining Confucianism and Mohism, and combining names and methods", and it is inseparable from the Tao of hundreds of schools. The so-called miscellaneous is broad and all-encompassing. Dare to Ask your lord, why is my miscellaneous school of thought wrong, why can’t it be a good way to govern the country?”

Lin Feng replied, "Actually, the miscellaneous school was not very prominent in history. Although it is called "confucianism and Mohism, and the law of common names", in fact, there are not many thoughts that have been handed down, and there are not many traces in the history of thought."

"The most important point is that in later generations, all kinds of technical sciences are becoming more and more detailed. The title of "Miscellaneous Master" basically means that this person has no professional skills. He knows a little about everything, but he is not proficient in everything."

The miscellaneous giant fell into contemplation. As Lin Feng said, he should have realized it in advance.

"Where are the soldiers?"

The grandson of Bingsheng is very domineering. He doesn't talk too much with you. He is concise and to the point. Three words represent the question asked.

Lin Feng said neither humble nor overbearing, "A military strategist is the family that pays the most attention to practical effects. The purpose of a military strategist is very clear: to win."

"Whether it is good to defeat the enemy by fighting, or not to fight the enemy's enemy, whether it is fire attack, or using time, all means are for a clear purpose of war."

"In times other than war, the threat of war is ever present. No citizen must let his guard down."

"People can be poor, but not humiliated; they can be rich, but not corrupt. Citizens don't have to be belligerent, but they must be bloody and masculine. There is no courage to see what is right. A husband has a great spirit, and although he is kind, he is still strong."

"There are records in later generations that say: Killing people to put people in peace is okay to kill; attacking the country and loving its people is okay to attack; stopping wars with wars is okay." Therefore, a gentleman must not dare to forget the battle. "

"but."

"The disadvantage is that it is too utilitarian. It is a way of peace, not a way of governing the world."

"The younger generation thinks that the trinity of legalists, military strategists, and Taoism is more suitable."

Lin Feng adopted the saying of raising first and then suppressing, respecting the military strategists, but pointing out the shortcomings from the perspective of the world.

The grandson didn't say much, and fell into silence as well, thinking about what Lin Feng said.

Next.

One by one, the princes got up and asked questions.

Lin Feng answered them one by one, using the standpoint of future generations to point out the shortcomings of their respective schools.

Thanks to Lin Feng's solid historical foundation, this time the debate between ancient and modern times has always been calm and calm.

Many people in front of the audience were surprised by Lin Feng's knowledge and versatility.

How old is Lin Feng.

twenties.

Speech and articulation are on par with ancient sages.

"It's awesome, this is a meeting for my future generations. Say it again, it's awesome to host it."

"Who would have thought that in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, there were really a hundred schools of thought contending. If it weren't for this program, I always thought there were only twelve schools of thought!"

"Tracing back to China and exploring the secrets of the pre-Qin era, isn't that the original meaning of this program?"

"In the semi-slave and semi-feudal era, the ancients still had such wisdom. Thinking about it now, we modern people should be ashamed!"

"After this episode of the program, it is estimated that there will be an upsurge in discussing Chinese culture."

"Every old man, every wise old man, seems to be immersive, and it's really good to go back to that bright era of cultural competition."

……

Guangtai meeting room.

Seeing that Lin Feng survived the difficulties again and filled the hole perfectly, these leaders began to worry about one thing again.

The official live broadcast of the second episode has come to the end stage, how should Lin Feng complete the final ending?

The show can't be anticlimactic!

on the live screen.

After Lin Feng solved most of the problems of the hundred schools of thought, he turned to the right position.

He also knew that the show time was approaching.

Progress must be accelerated.

What about the remaining four?

Among the hundreds of schools of thought in the Warring States Period, Confucianism, Taoism, and Mohism are the most famous. Although they contend and oppose, they have a long history.

Confucius, the originator of Confucianism, was once suitable for Zhou Wenli to Lao Tzu, the ancestor of Taoism.

Mohism came from Confucianism; Han Fei, the master of Legalism, was a student of Confucian master Xunzi, and Han Fei was deeply influenced by Taoism.

Although the four families have deep roots, they have also experienced the process of confrontation and integration of contention, combination, and reorganization.

He thought about it and concluded:

"Confucianism and Mohism, although the two appear to be in opposition, Mohism comes from Confucianism, so "Heaven's Will" is "Heaven's Mandate", "Universal Love" is "benevolence", how similar!"

"Both Confucianism and Mohism attach importance to the emotions between people, showing "people-oriented" and caring for society, but Confucianism is intellectuals for the sake of rulers, hoping to restore the prosperity of "the conquest of ritual and music comes from the Son of Heaven", and finally realize " The Datong society where the world is the same, and the Mohism is a paradise for small producers who "respect the same" and "respect the virtuous" by handicraftsmen for the sake of the lower working people."

"In short, Confucianism and Legalism are all for the ruler's sake, and Taoism and Mohism both represent the interests of declining or lower-level intellectuals, or laborers, and the interests of the immediate strata they represent are the same."

"In this era, they are all obviously regional, because the country has not yet been unified, and a unified class has not yet been formed, so a hundred schools of thought contend and attack each other."

"Once a powerful empire rises, Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism and other schools of thought will be organically integrated, disintegrated and constructed, and complemented with each other's advantages."

……

A speech, wonderful, attracted the house full of applause.

All the wise men of the ancient school stood up and applauded, expressing their appreciation for Lin Feng's wonderful comment.

"Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books!"

"When I go back, I will also re-examine my own shortcomings, improve the theory, and leave better literary works for future generations."

Lin Feng sent everyone off respectfully, and finally there were three old people left.

Confucius came to the front, and said comfortingly and kindly, "There is a priority in learning the Tao, and there is a specialization in the arts. The future generations of China have you, great luck, great luck!"

Lin Feng immediately replied, "Thank you Confucius for your praise, the younger generation is very terrified."

Guiguzi of Daogu Xianfeng also stepped forward, and said with a free and easy smile, "Next time we meet again, I must listen to you to talk about the scene of the prosperous and prosperous Chinese descendants."

Lin Feng replied with a smile, "Goodbye, old man."

There is always a banquet in the world, and when the various families leave one by one, the originally lively Hangu Pass will return to calm again.

Only Lin Feng, Lao Tzu.

and a green bull.

Lao Tzu left Hangu Pass to the west, and his whereabouts became a mystery. With the end of the program, this mystery that has troubled the world for thousands of years will finally be revealed.

(End of this chapter)